Monday, September 20, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Live Worship Academy Workshop
CANCELLED
  • Room: Church Sound University Stage
  • Session Price: $49.00
Live Worship Academy is the first online certification course that is specifically designed to help church AVL technicians and volunteers increase their skill levels to create an environment of worship. Whether your church is traditional, liturgical or contemporary, these courses will discuss how to understand and use your production tech... Read More
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Mr.  Michael Hill
Founder
Live Worship Academy
Track(s)
  • All
  • Professional Development Workshop

Monday, September 20, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

TOUR - Dallas Theological Seminary Chapel & Student Life Center Tour
  • Room: Lower A/B Lobby
Join us for a tour of Dallas Theological Seminary’s new 500 seat Chapel and Student Life Center which opens Fall of 2021.  The facility has a state-of-the-art Worship space, rehearsal and back of house areas, a catering kitchen, administration space and a gathering area with a coffee bar to foster... Read More
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Chad Anderson
Superintendent
Hill & Wilkinson
Speaker
Jacquelyn Block
Church Works Studio Director & Associate Principal
GFF Architects
Matt Sisco
Executive Vice President
Hill & Wilkinson
Speaker
Stephen Pickard
Principal
GFF Architects
Track(s)
  • All
  • Tour

Tuesday, September 21, 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Succession Readiness: Why Your Succession Plan Matters Now More Than Ever
  • Room: Leadership & Management Stage
One feeling unites all ministry leaders after 2020: exhaustion. A year full of polarizing events, a global pandemic that shifted so much of how churches operate, and a lack of in-person community has pushed a lot of church leaders to feel overwhelmed, overworked, drained, and wondering, “can I do this... Read More
Speaker(s)
Speaker
William Vanderbloemen
CEO
Vanderbloemen
Track(s)
Handout(s)
  • All
  • Breakout Session

Tuesday, September 21, 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM

CSU AUDIO TRAINING - Absolute Essentials of System Gain Structure
  • Room: Church Sound University Stage
In this session, system optimization expert Michael Lawrence will cover the critical concepts of gain structure and signal chain optimization in a sound system. You will learn the important considerations for maximizing the potential and sound quality of a sound system, as the signal passes from microphone to loudspeaker and... Read More
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Michael Lawrence
System Engineer, Technical Editor
ProSoundWeb.com
Track(s)
Handout(s)
  • All
  • Breakout Session

Tuesday, September 21, 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

LED Display Systems 101
  • Room: Production & Technology Stage
Speaker(s)
Track(s)
  • All
  • Breakout Session
Where to Put My Facilities Money? COVID-19 Changes that Stick
  • Room: Facilities & Operations Stage
Speaker(s)
Track(s)
  • All
  • Breakout Session

Tuesday, September 21, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Meyer Sound: Spacemap Go Demo
  • Room: Room A202
Spacemap Go is a spatial sound design and mixing tool that leverages the processing power of Meyer Sound’s Galileo GALAXY Network Platform in an intuitive iPad app. For decades, Spacemap technology has powered the world’s most complex sound productions, from Cirque du Soleil to Broadway. Now, those same creative capabilities... Read More
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Daniel Rivera
West Coast Sales Manager, US
Meyer Sound
Track(s)
Sponsored byMeyer Sound
  • All
  • Exhibitor Demo

Tuesday, September 21, 9:15 AM - 10:45 AM

A Change of Mind, A Change of Women In Leadership
  • Room: Leadership & Management Stage
Women have contributed much to the ministry of the Church throughout its history. However, their role in this area has never been free from controversy. According to research, women make up two-thirds of the church and only one-tenth of the leadership. The representation of women in church leadership enriches leaders... Read More
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Mr.  Eric Byrd
Director of Worship & Media
Frederick Church of the Brethren
Speaker
Natolie Warren
Psychotherapist, Personal Development Strategist, Minister
InPowerment Inc.
Track(s)
Handout(s)
  • All
  • Breakout Session

Tuesday, September 21, 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

DEMO - Live Sound Loudspeaker Demo: Round Robin
  • Room: Ballroom A4
This round-robin demo will feature ALL participating manufacturers that are part of the Live Sound Loudspeaker Demo. Multiple tracks are played through both the smaller, portable systems as well as the higher output, compact systems in a round-robin format....
Track(s)
  • All
  • Exhibitor Demo

Tuesday, September 21, 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM

Virtual Church and In-Person Growth
  • Room: Production & Technology Stage
Speaker(s)
Track(s)
  • All
  • Breakout Session

Tuesday, September 21, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Dynamic Worship By Design - TECH & LEADERSHIP: PRESENTED BY DONNIE HAULK
  • Room: A201
Designing spaces conducive for creating an intimate and dynamic worship experience starts with an understanding of how God created us to worship. Understanding God’s physical laws in delivering “The Message” gives us insight into how to have the maximum impact in each service. This seminar will teach you how to... Read More
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Donnie Haulk
CEO/President
AE Global Media
Track(s)
  • All
  • Breakout Session

Tuesday, September 21, 11:00 AM - 11:20 AM

DEMO - Allen & Heath in the Church
  • Room: Church Sound University Stage
Discover how the Allen & Heath ecosystem can fit into any-sized church and scale and accommodate everyone's audio needs. Whether you're a 100-year-old chapel looking for an upgrade, or you're adding your third satellite location, Allen & Heath has an answer....
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Samantha Potter
Audio Engineer, Editor, Install Empress
ProSoundWeb, Allen & Heath USA
Track(s)
  • All
  • Exhibitor Demo

Tuesday, September 21, 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Tuesday, September 21, 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM

DEMO - Guitar Tones on the Amp-less Stage
  • Room: Production & Technology Stage
There are several different solutions currently available to help you find the balance in producing a tone that will inspire the player to deliver their best performance, while at the same adhering to the desire of the facility to reduce overall stage volumes: Attenuators (which are used with your favorite amp) Load... Read More
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Brian Meader
Sales Manager
The Guitar Sanctuary
Speaker
Brian Omilion
Retail Staff
The Guitar Sanctuary
Panelist
Dennis Richards
Executive Pastor
Track(s)
  • All
  • Exhibitor Demo

Tuesday, September 21, 11:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Expo Floor Open
  • Room: Exhibit Hall A
Meet with the amazing industry experts who have their products and services on display for you to see. Discuss how they can help you with the needs in your church. From AVL distributors and integrators to architects and design companies, and from companies with furnishings to those who can help... Read More
Track(s)
  • All

Tuesday, September 21, 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Ask the Experts Panel: Production Technology
  • Room: CFX Connections Stage
Speaker(s)
Track(s)
  • All
  • Q&A Session
DEMO - Enhanced Infection Prevention for Your House of Worship
  • Room: Leadership & Management Stage
Speaker(s)
Track(s)
  • All
  • Exhibitor Demo

Tuesday, September 21, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

DEMO - Live Sound Loudspeaker Demo: Round Robin
  • Room: Ballroom A4
This round-robin demo will feature ALL participating manufacturers that are part of the Live Sound Loudspeaker Demo. Multiple tracks are played through both the smaller, portable systems as well as the higher output, compact systems in a round-robin format....
Track(s)
  • All
  • Exhibitor Demo

Tuesday, September 21, 12:00 PM - 12:20 PM

DEMO - Tech LED: Grecko - The New Wave of LED Video Wall Technology
  • Room: Production & Technology Stage
Create a unique environment and update your space with Tech LED! Tech LED sales manager, Paul Onate, with 33 years in the event and meeting industry, will be presenting the history of the company, where the company plans to go in the future, the benefits of using LED walls over... Read More
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Paul Onate
Director of Sales
TECHLED Wall
Track(s)
  • Entry Level
  • Exhibitor Demo

Tuesday, September 21, 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM

CFX TALK - Church Facilities Management and the Green Initiative
  • Room: CFX Connections Stage
We will discuss Green Technologies from a Church Facility Management point of view, starting with talking about Christian Stewardship from a Biblical point of view and why it is important to pursue Green Technologies as part of that Genesis 3 call (To Be Stewards of His Creation). We will then... Read More
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Mr.  Colby May
CEO
Energy for Mission
Panelist
Patrick Hart
Executive Director
National Association of Church Facilities Managers
Speaker
Tyler Lenocker, PhD, MDiv
Executive Director
Energy for Mission
Track(s)
Handout(s)
  • Advanced
  • CFX Talk

Tuesday, September 21, 12:30 PM - 12:50 PM

Tuesday, September 21, 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM

CFX TALK - Managing Content Across Production, Post-Production and Archives: Behind the Scenes with The Potter's House
  • Room: CFX Connections Stage
Producing effective and engaging programming for your digital offerings is similar to creating broadcast programming. It requires scripting, cameras, sets, etc. While those elements are the most visible parts of production, the post production, editing, & packaging of the final programming are what make your content shareable online & across... Read More
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Ms  Antao Tywii Ayers-Allen
TV Coordinator
The Potter's House of Dallas
Speaker
Fletcher Garrett
Former Lead Engineer
The Potter's House of Dallas
Speaker
Michael Mahoney
Regional Sales Manager
EditShare
Track(s)
Handout(s)
  • All
  • CFX Talk

Tuesday, September 21, 12:50 PM - 1:10 PM

DEMO - Live Sound Loudspeaker Demo: 1 SOUND
  • Room: Ballroom A4
In this individual demo session, you can both hear and learn more about 1 SOUND's system as well as other products and services they provide....
Track(s)
  • Exhibitor Demo

Tuesday, September 21, 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Ask the Experts Panel: Operations
  • Room: CFX Connections Stage
Bring your church operations questions to the table! In this interactive session, we’ll have a panel of experts in the fields of Finances, Security, Communication and General Business & Operations to answer your questions on how to improve your church operations and skills. *Topics are subject to change...
Speaker(s)
Panelist
Charity Kuehn
President
Emanate Consulting
Panelist
Michael Cantrell
Director of Operations
Ministry by Text
Panelist
Nathan Parr
Facility Specialist
Smart Church Solutions
Panelist
Simon Osamoh
President & Founder
Kingswood Security Consulting
Track(s)
  • All
  • Q&A Session

Tuesday, September 21, 1:10 PM - 1:30 PM

DEMO - Live Sound Loudspeaker Demo: TW AUDiO
  • Room: Ballroom A4
In this individual demo session, you can both hear and learn more about TFW AUDiO's system as well as other products and services they provide....
Track(s)
  • All
  • Exhibitor Demo

Tuesday, September 21, 1:30 PM - 1:50 PM

DEMO - Live Sound Loudspeaker Demo: K-array
  • Room: Ballroom A4
In this individual demo session, you can both hear and learn more about K-array's system as well as other products and services they provide....
Track(s)
  • All
  • Exhibitor Demo

Tuesday, September 21, 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM

DEMO - Canon Cinema for Worship
  • Room: Production & Technology Stage
Speaker(s)
Track(s)
  • All
  • Exhibitor Demo

Tuesday, September 21, 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

CFX TALK - Basic to Advanced Video Streaming Solutions
  • Room: CFX Connections Stage
In the past, it was a challenge to reach those who could not attend services in person. Today, we have been blessed with the tools and technologies that make worshipping together possible without the need of your parishioners leaving the comfort of their homes. Sean Robinson is here to educate... Read More
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Mr  Sean Robinson
Host - LUMIX LIVE
Panasonic LUMIX
Track(s)
  • All
  • CFX Talk

Tuesday, September 21, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

How to Turn a Sound Tech Into a Tech Leader
  • Room: Production & Technology Stage
Speaker(s)
Track(s)
  • Entry Level
  • Breakout Session

Tuesday, September 21, 2:10 PM - 3:10 PM

DEMO - Live Sound Loudspeaker Demo: Round Robin
  • Room: Ballroom A4
This round-robin demo will feature ALL participating manufacturers that are part of the Live Sound Loudspeaker Demo. Multiple tracks are played through both the smaller, portable systems as well as the higher output, compact systems in a round-robin format....
Track(s)
  • All
  • Exhibitor Demo

Tuesday, September 21, 2:30 PM - 2:50 PM

CFX TALK - Easy-on-the-IT: Shared Storage, Cloud, and Media Management Solutions for Church Video Production
  • Room: CFX Connections Stage
Church video production teams need simple, effective solutions to store, share, and organize their media so they can focus on ministry, not storage management. High-performance shared media servers should be paired with workflow tools that make finding, sharing, backing up, and organizing files simple, while also enabling creative collaboration for... Read More
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Stephen McKenna
Director of Sales
Studio Networks Solutions (SNS)
Track(s)
Handout(s)
  • All
  • CFX Talk

Tuesday, September 21, 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

CFX TALK - A Post-Pandemic Guide for Determining the Proper Air Cleaning Technologies for Your Facility
  • Room: CFX Connections Stage
The year of COVID created an enormous amount of confusion for all of us. As we move back into our normal daily life, we recognize that something is different. We ask ourselves new questions. Is the air in the buildings I'm walking into clean? What does clean mean? Is everyone... Read More
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Mr.  Jerry Drew
CEO
Network Thermostat
Track(s)
Handout(s)
  • All
  • CFX Talk

Tuesday, September 21, 3:15 PM - 4:15 PM

Energy Management for Churches
  • Room: Facilities & Operations Stage
Churches will leave equipped with key definitions, a better understanding of the importance of utilities, and immediate practices they can implement that will impact their facilities in no cost, low cost and capital expenses. Each participant will leave equipped and empowered regarding energy management....
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Mr.  Colby May
CEO
Energy for Mission
Panelist
Patrick Hart
Executive Director
National Association of Church Facilities Managers
Panelist
Tyler Lenocker, PhD, MDiv
Executive Director
Energy for Mission
Track(s)
  • All
  • Breakout Session

Tuesday, September 21, 3:15 PM - 4:30 PM

Building an Internet Campus and the Future of Online Church
  • Room: Production & Technology Stage
Online Church encompasses many different ways that we can connect with online users. In this session, we take a look at the future of the online church and how all the digital platforms that are coming of age can be utilized to create an omnichannel experience. The key to this session... Read More
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Mr.  Jason Caston
Author of The iChurch Method series
Caston Digital
Track(s)
Handout(s)
  • All
  • Breakout Session

Tuesday, September 21, 3:15 PM - 4:45 PM

CSU AUDIO TRAINING - Mixing for Streaming: Translating Your Mix Online
  • Room: Church Sound University Stage
Speaker(s)
Track(s)
  • Entry Level
  • Breakout Session
Live Website Analysis (If You Dare)
  • Room: Leadership & Management Stage
Speaker(s)
Track(s)
  • Entry Level
  • Breakout Session

Tuesday, September 21, 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM

CFX TALK - Lighting Techniques for Worship
  • Room: CFX Connections Stage
Lighting 101 – The basics of lighting for the non-lighting expert. If you’ve ever had lighting responsibility unwittingly thrust upon you, this session is for you! We’ll cover various types of stage lights, what they do, and how they are controlled....
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Mr.  Jeff Barnett
Director of House of Worship Sales
Sweetwater
Speaker
Kent Morris
Live Sound Market Manager
Sweetwater
Track(s)
  • All
  • CFX Talk

Tuesday, September 21, 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM

CFX TALK - Generating Revenue from your Venue
  • Room: CFX Connections Stage
In this session, you'll learn about ideas and challenges in making your venue that sits dormant 6 days a week into a revenue generator and discover the benefits of it. The benefits extend well beyond the money generated for the church - like exposure, personnel development, etc....
Speaker(s)
Speaker
David Cherry
Sales Manager
5 Words Media
Track(s)
  • All
  • CFX Talk

Tuesday, September 21, 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM

CFX TALK - The Importance of Rigging Safety, Inspection, and Training
  • Room: CFX Connections Stage
Join Eric Rouse, Director of Rigging and Training at EPS, for a chat about the importance of rigging training and inspections. With concert quality production becoming more common across ministries, a knowledge of professional rigging and staging is critical for the safety of all involved. Eric will give an overview... Read More
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Eric Rouse
Director of Rigging and Training
EPS
Track(s)
  • All
  • CFX Talk

Tuesday, September 21, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Healthy Leaders Last Longer
  • Room: Leadership & Management Stage
Speaker(s)
Track(s)
  • All
  • Breakout Session
The Media Storage Life Cycle: An Integrated Approach to Create, Manage, and Distribute Content
  • Room: Production & Technology Stage
Speaker(s)
Track(s)
  • Entry Level
  • Breakout Session

Tuesday, September 21, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Opening Night Networking Reception
  • Room: Ballroom A Lobby
Experience an evening of tasty food and amazing networking opportunities! Join in fellowship with other attendees, speakers and exhibitors to build relationships and enjoy refreshments at the conclusion of the Conference & Expo sessions. Re-fuel before the featured Keynote event and Night of Worship. You can win a $250 AMEX Gift... Read More
Track(s)
  • All
  • Reception

Tuesday, September 21, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Opening Night of Worship & Keynote Address
  • Room: Keynote Ballroom A2-A4
Join us for an evening of worship music presented by Seen Collective, followed by our first two Keynote Speakers. Bri Johns will discuss what it means to RECONNECT with your church and community. Things will never be the same! 2020 was a marker for the Church as we were forced to evolve... Read More
Speaker(s)
Keynote Speaker
Bri Johns
Ministry Leader/Speaker
Keynote Speaker
Mr.  Justen Overlander
Associate Producer
The Chosen TV Series
Track(s)
  • All
  • Keynote Address

Wednesday, September 22, 8:00 AM - 9:15 AM

Don't Throw That Broken Cable Away! It Can Be Fixed: Repair and Creation of Commonly Used Cables
  • Room: Production & Technology Stage
This session will demonstrate how to make and repair various types of digital and analog cables that might be used in house of worship settings, including multiple types of audio cables and also digital and network cables. You will see how to prepare a cable and solder connectors to ensure... Read More
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Derek Bjelland
Audio Video Technician and Assistant Audio Engineer
Stonebrook Community Church
Track(s)
  • All
  • Breakout Session

Wednesday, September 22, 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Church Build Project - Part II: What Story is Your Building Telling?
  • Room: Facilities & Operations Stage
Every building tells a story. Why do we exist...as individuals, and as a church? Storytelling is visual, and your building is the medium – what does it say? It will either engage or detract from your intended mission/purpose. We will discuss how using your facilities as the visual medium for... Read More
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Mr  Bruce Woody
President & CEO
HH Architects
Speaker
Mark Ashcraft
Creative Director
HH Architects
Track(s)
  • Advanced
  • Breakout Session

Wednesday, September 22, 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM

CSU AUDIO TRAINING - The 7 Most Common Wireless Mic Problems and How to Solve Them
  • Room: Church Sound University Stage
Speaker(s)
Track(s)
  • All
  • Breakout Session
Stop Losing Your Best Volunteers + Leaders!
  • Room: Leadership & Management Stage
Speaker(s)
Track(s)
  • All
  • Breakout Session

Wednesday, September 22, 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

DEMO - Live Sound Loudspeaker Demo: Round Robin
  • Room: Ballroom A4
This round-robin demo will feature ALL participating manufacturers that are part of the Live Sound Loudspeaker Demo. Multiple tracks are played through both the smaller, portable systems as well as the higher output, compact systems in a round-robin format....
Track(s)
  • All
  • Exhibitor Demo

Wednesday, September 22, 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM

7 WARNINGS: REFOCUS Your Church Branding
  • Room: Leadership & Management Stage
Speaker(s)
Track(s)
  • All
  • Breakout Session
Why Lighting Should Be Important to Your Live Streaming Investment
  • Room: Production & Technology Stage
Speaker(s)
Track(s)
  • Entry Level
  • Breakout Session

Wednesday, September 22, 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM

Innovations in Generosity Campaigns
  • Room: Facilities & Operations Stage
This session will explore innovations in generosity campaigns, both those spurred on by Covid and those unrelated to Covid, and how churches are increasing generosity through focused seasons of giving like never before. Join us to explore innovations in virtual gatherings for generosity, deeper engagement of non-committed givers, and new... Read More
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Julie Bullock
Senior Generosity Strategist
Generis
Track(s)
  • All
  • Breakout Session

Wednesday, September 22, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

The Art of Worship Through Technology - TECH & LEADERSHIP: PRESENTED BY DONNIE HAULK
  • Room: A201
Why use technology in worship? ART – Defined as something that is created with imagination and skill and that is beautiful or that expresses important ideas or feelings (Merriam-Webster Dictionary) How can the Church use this to reach their community? Technologies are an effective way to create art in worship. They help create... Read More
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Donnie Haulk
CEO/President
AE Global Media
Track(s)
  • All
  • Breakout Session

Wednesday, September 22, 11:00 AM - 11:20 AM

DEMO - Upgrading Pro Sound to High End Pro Sound
  • Room: Production & Technology Stage
Achieving High End Pro results with Senzar Acoustics new line of powered and passive speakers and amplifiers. See how you can save time and money with one of the most compact and powerful Pro Sound Systems from Senzar Acoustics....
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Victor Alkhazov
President
Senzar Acoustics
Track(s)
  • Intermediate
  • Exhibitor Demo

Wednesday, September 22, 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

CFX TALK - The Multi-Dimensional Church: Your Church in 15 Years
  • Room: CFX Connections Stage
Speaker(s)
Track(s)
  • All
  • CFX Talk
DEMO - Enhanced Infection Prevention for Your House of Worship
  • Room: Facilities & Operations Stage
Speaker(s)
Track(s)
  • All
  • Exhibitor Demo

Wednesday, September 22, 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM

DEMO - Guitar Tones on the Amp-less Stage
  • Room: Church Sound University Stage
There are several different solutions currently available to help you find the balance in producing a tone that will inspire the player to deliver their best performance, while at the same adhering to the desire of the facility to reduce overall stage volumes: Attenuators (which are used with your favorite amp) Load... Read More
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Brian Meader
Sales Manager
The Guitar Sanctuary
Panelist
Brian Omilion
Retail Staff
The Guitar Sanctuary
Panelist
Dennis Richards
Executive Pastor
Track(s)
  • All
  • Exhibitor Demo

Wednesday, September 22, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

DEMO - Live Sound Loudspeaker Demo: Round Robin
  • Room: Ballroom A4
This round-robin demo will feature ALL participating manufacturers that are part of the Live Sound Loudspeaker Demo. Multiple tracks are played through both the smaller, portable systems as well as the higher output, compact systems in a round-robin format....
Track(s)
  • All
  • Exhibitor Demo

Wednesday, September 22, 11:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Expo Floor Open
  • Room: Exhibit Hall A
Meet with the amazing industry experts who have their products and services on display for you to see. Discuss how they can help you with the needs in your church. From AVL distributors and integrators to architects and design companies, from companies with furnishings to those who can help with... Read More
Track(s)
  • All

Wednesday, September 22, 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Ask the Experts Panel: Leadership & Management
  • Room: CFX Connections Stage
Speaker(s)
Track(s)
  • All
  • Q&A Session

Wednesday, September 22, 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM

CFX TALK - Finding the Signal in the Noise: A Simple Workflow for Media Collaboration
  • Room: CFX Connections Stage
Speaker(s)
Track(s)
  • Intermediate
  • CFX Talk
DEMO - Antari CH-1 Cinema Haze Demo
  • Room: Production & Technology Stage
Speaker(s)
Track(s)
  • All
  • Exhibitor Demo
DEMO - Building the Vision Through Early Engagement of a Contractor
  • Room: Facilities & Operations Stage
Speaker(s)
Track(s)
  • Advanced
  • Exhibitor Demo

Wednesday, September 22, 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM

CFX TALK - How to Create Dynamic Hybrid Worship Experiences
  • Room: CFX Connections Stage
Speaker(s)
Track(s)
  • Intermediate
  • CFX Talk
DEMO - Free Your Worship Team: Personal Monitoring with Livemix
  • Room: Production & Technology Stage
Speaker(s)
Track(s)
  • All
  • Exhibitor Demo

Wednesday, September 22, 1:00 PM - 1:20 PM

DEMO - Pray.com
  • Room: Leadership & Management Stage
Pray.com is a social impact company: we're driven by a mission to solve society's biggest challenges by building tools that inspire people to grow their faith and cultivate their community. Our team is comprised of people from all backgrounds – some of us pray, some of us meditate, and some of... Read More
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Matt Potter
Founder
Pray.com
Track(s)
  • All
  • Exhibitor Demo

Wednesday, September 22, 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM

DEMO - Network Thermostat HVAC Energy Management and IAQ Solutions
  • Room: Facilities & Operations Stage
Speaker(s)
Track(s)
  • All
  • Exhibitor Demo

Wednesday, September 22, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

TOUR - CFX Behind The Scenes Production Tour
  • Room: Keynote Ballroom A2-A4
In the Behind the Scenes tour you will get a deeper look at the technology used to bring to life the Nights of Worship & Keynote Addresses at CFX 2021. You will have the opportunity to experience full demonstrations across the audio, video and lighting systems and hear how everything... Read More
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Greg Davis
SR. Vice President
AE Global Media
Track(s)
  • All
  • Tour

Wednesday, September 22, 1:30 PM - 1:50 PM

DEMO - A/V Integration for the Sanctuary and Beyond
  • Room: Production & Technology Stage
Come learn how your audiovisual integrations can be expanded to not only cover your worship space but your entire facility! Hear from DFX's past clientele and get an in-depth look at what audio, lighting, and visual technology can bring to the table. Speakers include DFX President Michael Bovino, Vice President... Read More
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Daniel Carson
Director of Productions
DFX
Speaker
Gennaro Esposito
Vice President
DFX
Speaker
Michael Bovino
President
DFX
Track(s)
  • All
  • Exhibitor Demo

Wednesday, September 22, 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Ask the Experts Panel: Facilities
  • Room: CFX Connections Stage
Bring your facilities questions to the table! In this interactive session, we’ll have a panel of experts in the fields of Architecture & Design, Facility Management, Venue Use, and Energy Management to answer your questions on how to improve your church building and skills. *Topics are subject to change...
Speaker(s)
David Shanks
President
Shanks Architects
Panelist
Mr.  Jerry Drew
CEO
Network Thermostat
Panelist
Mr.  Nelson Eagle
President
Lionheart Consulting Service, a division of Lionheart Children's Academy
Panelist
Patrick Hart
Executive Director
National Association of Church Facilities Managers
Track(s)
  • All
  • Q&A Session

Wednesday, September 22, 2:00 PM - 2:20 PM

CFX TALK - Truss and Rigging Equipment Use – What Guidelines Do You Need to Be Following?
  • Room: CFX Connections Stage
Using truss and chain hoists, or even just suspending lighting and video equipment from structures within your facility, you have a responsibility to ensure the equipment is being kept in shape to be used safely and support that equipment near your congregation. Have you read the manufacturer’s manuals for the... Read More
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Mr.  Elmer Veith
Sales & Training
Reliable Design Services
Track(s)
  • All
  • CFX Talk

Wednesday, September 22, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

How to Build a Runway: Preparing Your Team for Organizational Change
  • Room: Leadership & Management Stage
Speaker(s)
Track(s)
  • All
  • Breakout Session
Maintenance and Repair of Automated Lights
  • Room: Production & Technology Stage
Speaker(s)
Track(s)
  • Intermediate
  • Breakout Session

Wednesday, September 22, 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM

CFX TALK - Are Your Tech Volunteers Performing Their Priestly Duties? What Does that Look Like?
CANCELLED
  • Room: CFX Connections Stage
Compared to 100 years ago, today, more than ever, our volunteers are being asked to do more and fill more roles than they have been trained for. We have parking lot attendants, greeters, ushers, praise team members, band members, children’s workers, choir members, and staff that rarely meet together, much... Read More
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Mr.  Michael Hill
Founder
Live Worship Academy
Track(s)
  • All
  • CFX Talk

Wednesday, September 22, 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

CFX TALK - High Quality Streaming for Remote Ministries
  • Room: CFX Connections Stage
Multi-Campus and Multi-Lingual Ministries require a streamlined process for providing One Unified Message (single pastor) to many campuses or in many languages around the world. Using current audio codec technology, churches can now set up a high quality solution for remote translation, remote music ministries, and remote pastors to all... Read More
Speaker(s)
Derek Badala
Director of Sales - The Americas
Synthax USA
Track(s)
  • All
  • CFX Talk

Wednesday, September 22, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

TOUR - CFX Behind The Scenes Production Tour
  • Room: Keynote Ballroom A2-A4
In the Behind the Scenes tour you will get a deeper look at the technology used to bring to life the Nights of Worship & Keynote Addresses at CFX 2021. You will have the opportunity to experience full demonstrations across the audio, video and lighting systems and hear how everything... Read More
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Greg Davis
SR. Vice President
AE Global Media
Track(s)
  • All
  • Tour

Wednesday, September 22, 3:15 PM - 4:15 PM

Enhance Your Networking Skills
  • Room: Leadership & Management Stage
I was gonna give this talk the cheeky title of "Networking In Ministry Without Getting Fired." This is because sometimes networking is viewed as negative or even sinful. But it is the opposite. It is positive and can grow your ministry. And if you neglect this tool in your toolbox,... Read More
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Ben Stapley
Executive Pastor
The Life Christian Church
Track(s)
  • All
  • Breakout Session

Wednesday, September 22, 3:15 PM - 4:45 PM

Color: LEDs and the Human Eye
  • Room: Production & Technology Stage
Speaker(s)
Track(s)
  • Intermediate
  • Breakout Session
CSU AUDIO TRAINING - Intermediate Mixing: Establishing Balance, Input Multing, Group Processing, and More
  • Room: Church Sound University Stage
Speaker(s)
Track(s)
  • Intermediate
  • Breakout Session

Wednesday, September 22, 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM

CFX TALK - Grow Your Impact!
  • Room: CFX Connections Stage
Church is changing! As we continue using modern trends to further the gospel, there are more opportunities to reach your community than ever before. But often, growth is accompanied by obstacles that cause more of a hindrance to your outreach efforts. Join the Churches by Daniels Team as they discuss... Read More
Speaker(s)
Panelist
Alaina Butler
Multimedia Designer
Churches by Daniels Construction
Speaker
Jennifer Wise
Director of Marketing & Public Relations
Churches by Daniels Construction
Panelist
Joel Carr
Director of Business Development & Pre-Construction
Churches by Daniels Construction
Track(s)
  • All
  • CFX Talk

Wednesday, September 22, 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM

Off the Couch and Into the Church (Designing Spaces for Real Life Human Gathering)
  • Room: Facilities & Operations Stage
It’s so easy today to just stream from home on Sunday mornings instead of actually going to church. But thoughtfully designed spaces foster deeper relationships and meaningful connections. Hear from design experts, Mark Holsinger and Meredith Rooker, on how to create a welcoming experience in today’s world of churching from... Read More
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Mark Holsinger
Design Director
OMNIPLAN
Meredith Rooker
Director of Interior Design
OMNIPLAN
Track(s)
  • All
  • Breakout Session

Wednesday, September 22, 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM

CFX TALK - Sharing the Burden: Spirituality & Healthcare in America
  • Room: CFX Connections Stage
Many Christians do not know or understand their options when it comes to Faith-Based, ACA-Alternative Healthcare in America. Michelle Berndt, OneShare Health's VP of Strategic Development, will provide insight into Health Care Sharing Ministries which are available for all members of your ministry, staff, and congregation. OneShare Health is a Christian... Read More
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Michelle Berndt
VP of Strategic Development
OneShare Health
Track(s)
  • All
  • CFX Talk

Wednesday, September 22, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Creating Church in Today's Cultural Climate
  • Room: Leadership & Management Stage
Speaker(s)
Track(s)
  • Advanced
  • Breakout Session

Wednesday, September 22, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Closing Night Networking Reception
  • Room: Ballroom A Lobby
Experience an evening of tasty food and amazing networking opportunities! Join in fellowship with other attendees, speakers and exhibitors to build relationships and enjoy refreshments at the conclusion of the Conference & Expo sessions. Re-fuel before the featured Keynote event and Night of Worship. You can win a $250 AMEX Gift... Read More
Track(s)
  • All
  • Reception

Wednesday, September 22, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Closing Night of Worship & Keynote Address
  • Room: Keynote Ballroom A2-A4
Join us for our closing evening of worship music, followed by our last Keynote Speaker and a special performance by Seen Collective. Todd Wagner will discuss the meaning of RENEW in your church. Then he'll wrap up the conference by showing us how everything we've learned helps us REFOCUS our ministries... Read More
Speaker(s)
Keynote Speaker
Mr.  Todd Wagner
Founding Pastor
Watermark Community Church
Track(s)
  • All
  • Keynote Address

Thursday, September 23, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

TOUR - Watermark Community Church: A Long-Term Plan with a Focus on Stewardship
  • Room: Lower A/B Lobby
More than a decade ago, Watermark Community Church sought to create a new home for their church that appealed to the dead-churched, de-churched and un-churched. They purchased land with an existing office building and partnered with OMNIPLAN to create a long-term masterplan to develop a campus that served their needs.... Read More
Speaker(s)
Panelist
Alex Hockett
Video Content Director
Watermark Community Church
Panelist
Ms  Amanda Buckley
Chief Marketing Officer
OMNIPLAN
Panelist
Raegan Driskell
Facilities & Events Coordinator
Watermark Community Church
Track(s)
  • All
  • Tour